Principal Security Lead- Cloud

Job Description

This role is pivotal in shaping our cloud security strategy and safeguarding data privacy. As our Principal Security Engineer - Cloud, you will be a key leader in our cloud security journey, working closely with the Kubernetes security team. Your expertise in mTLS, RBAC, and zero-trust networking will be instrumental in designing and implementing secure cloud solutions. You will play a vital role in maintaining data privacy, ensuring GDPR compliance, and mentoring junior engineers to create a knowledge-sharing culture. Your leadership will be crucial in driving our cloud security vision and keeping our systems resilient and future-ready.

Job Description

This role is pivotal in shaping our cloud security strategy and safeguarding data privacy. As our Principal Security Engineer - Cloud, you will be a key leader in our cloud security journey, working closely with the Kubernetes security team. Your expertise in mTLS, RBAC, and zero-trust networking will be instrumental in designing and implementing secure cloud solutions. You will play a vital role in maintaining data privacy, ensuring GDPR compliance, and mentoring junior engineers to create a knowledge-sharing culture. Your leadership will be crucial in driving our cloud security vision and keeping our systems resilient and future-ready.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Lead the design and implementation of secure cloud architectures, prioritizing data privacy and GDPR compliance.
• Collaborate with the Kubernetes team to enhance security primitives and strengthen cloud infrastructure.
• Implement and manage mTLS, RBAC, and zero-trust networking principles for robust and reliable security.
• Develop and maintain audit logging practices for operator-grade compliance, ensuring a proactive and responsive security posture.
• Conduct regular security assessments (red-team/ penetration-testing) and audits to identify and address potential risks and vulnerabilities/CVE proactively.
• Develop detailed threat models and defend security architecture
• Stay abreast of cloud security trends, drive innovation, and share insights with the team to foster continuous improvement.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, providing technical expertise and creating a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Engage with cross-functional teams to align cloud security strategies with business objectives and ensure seamless integration.
• Document and communicate security best practices, ensuring consistency, clarity, and effectiveness across the organization.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing, promoting a proactive and collaborative security mindset.

Key Skills And Experience

• Extensive experience in cloud security engineering, with a proven track record of designing and implementing secure cloud solutions.
• In-depth understanding and practical expertise in mTLS, RBAC, and zero-trust networking principles, particularly in cloud environments.
• Proficiency in Kubernetes security primitives, including NetworkPolicy, PodSecurity, and OPA/Gatekeeper, is essential.
• Strong knowledge of data privacy regulations, especially GDPR, and the ability to implement prompt privacy measures and ensure compliance.
• Must be hands on with various public cloud technologies and managed services
• Must be familiar with on-prem equivalent technologies to cloud managed services
• Experience with audit logging and compliance practices for operator-grade environments, with a focus on maintaining robust security.
• Leadership skills to mentor, guide, and inspire a team, creating a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive work culture.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset, problem-solving abilities, and a passion for staying updated with the latest security trends and best practices.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field; an advanced degree is highly preferred.
• A proactive and solution-oriented approach to security challenges, with a track record of successful security implementations.

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About The Team

Some of our benefits in US :

• Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
• Health and dental benefits
• Short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Life insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay
• Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Assistance Plan
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program

The above benefits exclude students.

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